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I am glad to share my published article "A hybrid listening across totems and talking wires" from the conference #WorldForumForAcousticEcology at the Atlantic Center for the Arts https://lnkd.in/dcsgTriK

I have the privilege this week to present a webinar and workshop about American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)'s "Reframing History" project to staff and fellows at the National Park Service. The project offers research-backed recommendations for more effectively communicating the value of history and history organizations to members of the public. At a time when the work of historians, museums, teachers, and librarians are under growing political scrutiny, it is essential that we think strategically and intentionally about how we communicate the value that history—and inclusive history in particular—offers to society. Reframing History offers clear, actionable recommendations for how to do that most effectively. Even though it has been two years since we published our report and toolkit, these findings still hold up (and that is by design!). I am hoping to develop some additional tools to help make it easier to apply these findings in practice in the coming year. Thanks, as always, to the FrameWorks Institute for leading this incredible research! You can learn more about the project at https://lnkd.in/ea3XdCZH

Journey into Wonder | Beauty and Science in Concert In the vast tapestry of human exploration, few realms intertwine as seamlessly as beauty and science. Like the notes in a symphony, the visual allure of beauty operates within the precision of scientific principles, creating a captivating concert of discovery. In this article, we embark on a mesmerizing journey into the harmonious interplay of beauty and science, celebrating the interconnected facets of our world… https://lnkd.in/ePHPUx-R

BROWNSTONE FELLOW SPOTLIGHT Bert Olivier works at the Department of Philosophy, University of the Free State. Bert does research in Psychoanalysis, poststructuralism, ecological philosophy and the philosophy of technology, Literature, cinema, architecture and Aesthetics. Sample article: I am convinced that the uncritical use of an electronic apparatus like a smartphone is an important factor in this lack of concern, which equals an implicit denial of possible catastrophe. Why Denial Persists https://lnkd.in/gx3Rdm6v Sample article: ‘Progress’ under these circumstances? Not likely. Today it seems more advisable to do our best to make history by imagining a position where humanity can start afresh, but with less innocence. The History We Make Today https://lnkd.in/eJnvA7Rb

Explore our report, "Investing in the Indigenous Arts Ecology," to see how Indigenous arts have evolved over 25 years. Read the full report and learn how we can contribute to growing thriving Indigenous arts ecosystems: https://bit.ly/3xTFlb0 This study delves into First Peoples Fund's efforts to enhance access to essential resources for Native artists, offering insights on nurturing vibrant arts ecosystems within Native communities. Key findings include the importance of credit and capital, new markets, knowledge and training, informal networks, creative space, and supplies for Native artists to thrive as entrepreneurs and cultural leaders.

A fascinating history of abstracts and how they evolved. https://lnkd.in/eRkVJctV

our book Plural and Multiple Geographies of Modern and Contemporary Art in East-Central Europe, Edited By Caterina Preda, Magdalena Radomska is announced on the Routledge website. The book will come out on November 11, 2024. You can check out the table of contents. This edited volume proposes a theoretical reflection on the different artistic geographies of East-Central Europe (ECE) from an interdisciplinary perspective found at the intersection of art history, art and politics, and critical geography. Contributors argue that this multiplicity is a defining feature of the region. At the same time, chapters employ the concept of “plural geographies” and call for an equal geography, based on solidarity and an equal distribution of capital, which could allow plural geographies to exist and be described. The “multiple geographies” of ECE consider the perspective of local conditions and emphasize how this region was part of successive empires with an important ethnic diversity and changing borders, giving it historical layers and multicultural characteristics. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, political studies, cultural studies, and geography. https://lnkd.in/dztw-qzK

The Natural History Museum presents Natural History for a World in Crisis An ongoing event series, featuring panel discussions, films, and calls to action. In our era of climate-fueled superstorms, mass displacement, and resource wars, people are rising up against the unceasing violence of extraction, enclosure, and colonial dispossession. What resources do we have to break from this world of extraction and exploitation, and the institutions and worldviews that naturalize it? More than a platform for dialogue, this virtual event series is a call to action. Join scholar-activists, scientists, conservationists, and frontline defenders of water and land as we co-create a natural history for our world in crisis – one that confronts the systems that reproduce colonial and ecological harms, supports communities leading struggles for justice, and honors and preserves life in all its forms – past, present, and future. https://lnkd.in/gBsGSVMW

❓ How does the Natural History Museum, London put "Open by Default" into practice? 👉 Check out the #PolicyBrief openly published in our journal: https://lnkd.in/dEx4TK8K to find the rationale behind the policy at this key DiSSCo | Distributed System of Scientific Collections member and the policy itself. #biodiversity #biodiversitydata #digitisation #digitization #collections #naturalhistory #datamanagement #FAIRdata #scientific #scientificresearch #openscience #openaccess #openresearch #scientists

Historian connections! The SHFG CFP closes Feb 1. https://lnkd.in/eSsN5Kw5 Our program committee is seeking more non-traditional panels for the May annual meeting. Please help us spread the word to folks working on any and all aspects of federal history, archives, declassification and more! Thanks CALL FOR PAPERS: 2024 SHFG Annual Meeting Making History Accessible Deadline: February 1, 2024 Library of Congress, Madison Building, Washington, DC  May 30-31, 2024 Historical knowledge and resources should be available and accessible to all. This year’s SHFG conference will explore the numerous and creative ways that federal historians, curators, archivists, administrators, contractors, and specialists are making federal history and historical resources available to public and professional audiences. While expanding access to the past on new platforms has many benefits, it also presents a range of challenges. We encourage submissions that address these obstacles, in either specific or abstract ways, and that discuss how historians and organizations can work–and are working–toward the goal of making history accessible to wider audiences.  The Society encourages proposals on the following subjects: Declassification  Digital history and humanities Digital preservation and presentation of records Making archival resources accessible Serving underrepresented communities Americans with Disabilities Act efforts  Web-based projects Online exhibits History-oriented social media campaigns History and the use of new technologies Oral history